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by Windcatcher530 Dan
Tue May 28, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: My "NEW" pump
Replies: 13
Views: 99

Re: My "NEW" pump

I'm not sure if this is what your asking or if it will help but here goes.If it's like other gear pumps their are teeth on the pump rod that stinks out of the top of the pump that mesh with the gear teeth on the pump handle and when you move the handle up and down it pulls the pump rod up and down t...
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Tue May 28, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: My "NEW" pump
Replies: 13
Views: 99

Re: My "NEW" pump

What did you want to know Bob ?
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Tue May 28, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: My "NEW" pump
Replies: 13
Views: 99

Re: My "NEW" pump

The weight on the handle is to help assist when hand pumping.
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Tue May 28, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: My "NEW" pump
Replies: 13
Views: 99

Re: My "NEW" pump

Burt you lucky dog, those Mast Foos pumps are not very common just like there mills. The metal flat iron rod on top was originally longer and bolted to the windmill sucker rod. I do believe the pump handle was wood.Their first mill was the Very Rare iron turbine. They also made a buckeye, Columbia, ...
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Mon May 27, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings from western Virginia
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: Greetings from western Virginia

From what I can tell from the pic is the 702 looks to be in good condition. I really like the old pedistal pump is still hooked up very original. Like the guys said a oil change wouldn't hurt and a little grease on the upper and lower furl system. Keep us posted. Thanks Dan!!!
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Mon May 27, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings from western Virginia
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: Greetings from western Virginia

Welcome to the forum Dale. I wasn't able to watch the video for some reason so anyway maybe some pics in the future. Keep us posted. Dan from the upper Northeast !!!
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Sat May 25, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day Tribute.
Replies: 6
Views: 114

Re: Memorial Day Tribute.

AMEN !!!
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Wed May 22, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Not sure on model but would like to try to save
Replies: 9
Views: 277

Re: Not sure on model but would like to try to save

Thanks for clarifying that Michael i had that all screwed up. I have to reprogram my brain after my illness. LOL !!
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Wed May 22, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Not sure on model but would like to try to save
Replies: 9
Views: 277

Re: Not sure on model but would like to try to save

Did some research and apparently Mr.Axtel started selling his windmills under the Flint and Walling name until around 1905 . I would venture to say that's a rare windmill. Nice Find !!!
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Wed May 22, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Not sure on model but would like to try to save
Replies: 9
Views: 277

Re: Not sure on model but would like to try to save

Tailvane says Flint and Walling Axtel, never seen one before.